I always like seeing other people’s progress pictures, so I decided back when I started this journey that I would take pictures every month to have my own set of pictures to look back over and share.

I bought an outfit that was a size smaller than I was wearing when I started my weight loss journey, so they were very tight on me. I always take my pictures when the clothes are freshly washed so that they don’t look baggy just from being worn.

“Baggy” ha! Today was the first time I noticed the shirt is actually a little loose in spots. When I took the first pictures it was skin tight. *grin* Now the shirt is still too tight for me to wear out anywhere, but it is comfortable enough for me to workout in.

Beginning Front View – 231.0 lbs

5 months later, front – 209.0 lbs

-22.0 lbs so far

Beginning Side View – 231.0 lbs.

5 months later, side – 209.0 lbs

-22.0 lbs so far

You can see the month by month progress here. I was super busy in September, so I didn’t take pictures that month. I try and take them during the same couple of days each month so that there are pretty much the same number of weeks between each shot.

So, while my weightloss journey has been a slow one at least I do see changes that coincide with how much better I am feeling now compared to 5 months ago. It’s encouraging and revealing all at once to see these photos. I am encouraged that I’ve come so far, and I see where there is still more work to be done.

Fantastic progress, Leah! You must feel GREAT. I know it's a small thing, but look how your palms face toward your body now and not backward, because your arms are resting more comfortably at your sides. I remember noting that change in myself.